Australian University Introduces Nation’s First Blockchain Course
Australian public research university RMIT is launching the nation’s initially devoted online short course on blockchain innovation, the underlying development behind digital currencies like bitcoin.
The development of blockchain as a disruptive, game changing innovation has spurred Melbourne-based RMIT University to offer Australia’s first online course on the sector. The 8-week program, titled ‘Developing Blockchain Strategy’, will commence on March 19 with an educational modules co-outlined by the RMIT Blockchain Innovation Hub and other industry specialists including Asian FinTech hub Stone and Chalk and services giant Accenture.
The entry level program will cost AUD$1,500 and will be available to all entrants, students or otherwise, on figuring out how to adjust and apply blockchain innovation crosswise over industries.
RMIT vice-chancellor Martin Bean underlined the development of the blockchain sector, expressing:
“Blockchain is now becoming a core part of contemporary digital literacy and we’re delighted to offer an industry-focused program…”
As a current Upwork study uncovers, ‘Bitcoin’ is the single greatest skillset looked for after by employers, a pattern that isn’t lost on students and youthful experts hoping to gain an education on the decentralized technology for the future employment market. The supply of talent for the developing industry, estimated by Gartner to hit $176 by 2025 and a stunning $3.1 trillion by 2030, essentially does not meet demand.
Stone and Chalk Melbourne manager Alan Tsen included:
“There is a real demand for Blockchain training and a skills gap in the market that needs to be addressed.”
The 8-week course will be “as practical as possible”, RMIT includes, by connecting members with the blockchain industry community. “We’ve built this course with companies that understand blockchain. We’ll start with the blockchain fundamentals, then use them to develop real-world business strategies,” the Melbourne public university added.
The Melbourne university’s course takes after the launch of the RMIT Blockchain Innovation Hub in September which RMIT claimed is the world’s only “full-service, research, learning and industry-linked blockchain body,” at the time. The center was set up to explicitly explore and research the societal implications of blockchain innovation which the university includes will turn into “a core infrastructure for the global economy.”
“Blockchain will play a critical role in the future of business, with its application already prevalent across multiple industries like finance, government, energy and health care,” added Helen Souness, CEO, RMIT Online.
“With every major innovation in technology comes great opportunities and new risks. At RMIT Online, we believe individuals and businesses need to understand technology quickly, to adapt their strategy to meet these opportunities. This course aims to do that.”
Upon completion of the course, members will be qualified for one full credit unit (12 credit points) into select RMIT business programs at a bachelor or master level to be perceived by prospective employers.
